Specialist, Quality Engineer; TOSCA

If you’re passionate about innovation and love working in an environment where you can constantly improve and adopt new technologies to drive business results, then Nationwide’s Information Technology team could be the place for you! At Nationwide® “on your side” goes beyond just words. Our customers are at the center of everything we do and we’re looking for associates who are passionate about delivering extraordinary care.

This position is located in Columbus, Ohio or Des Moines, IA and includes a hybrid work arrangement with in‑office collaboration 2 days per week.

As a Quality Engineer you will plan and conduct a wide range of software quality tests and analyze results to ensure all application products and services meet organizational standards aligned to our quality management approach, as well as end‑user requirements. You will focus on a blend of skills enabling efficient execution of risk‑based testing, test automation, performance testing, test data management, test environment management, continuous integration, and continuous deployment, all improving speed to delivery for our business partners.

• Carry out procedures to ensure all information systems products and services meet organization standards and end‑user requirements.
• Analyze and review moderate requirements, user stories, and technical work products to create the required automation.
• Apply secure software and systems engineering practices throughout the delivery lifecycle to protect our data and technology solutions from threats and vulnerabilities.
• Plan for the proper mix of manual, automated, and exploratory testing methods.
• Use appropriate quality engineering tools to define test data management, test automation, security/vulnerability, performance, and regression testing needs.
• Validate test results, record and research defects.
• Coordinate test runs and test environment calendars for all impacted applications.
• Trace requirements to tests and test results.
• Prioritize, define, and manage defect reporting and resolution.
• Identify means to be more effective and efficient in testing without compromising quality.
• Plan for continuous integration to enable a continuous deployment pipeline.
• Execute moderate release testing and prepare for back‑out testing.
• Validate that release components are installed in the appropriate testing environment.
• Align with the Nationwide automated testing reference architecture.
• Comply with release management process governance and timelines throughout the release.

May perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Reports to Technology Manager or Director.

Undergraduate studies in computer science, management information systems, or a related field is preferred.

Technology certifications including TOSCA Automated Specialist 1 (AS 1), TOSCA Automated Specialist 2 (AS 2), or other related designations are preferred.

Four or more years of experience with test optimization and automation tools. Demonstrated experience in testing for agile teams, including planning, test plan creation, maintenance, and execution. Good understanding of test automation and optimization across a stack and supporting tools.

Strong analytical and communication skills, knowledge of planning. Ability to problem‑solve and set priorities. Insurance/financial services industry knowledge is a plus.

Regularly and consistently demonstrates the Nationwide Values.

Overtime Eligibility:
Exempt (Not Eligible).

Working Conditions:

Normal office environment. Some travel may be required.

The above statements cover what are generally believed to be principal and essential functions of this job. Specific circumstances may allow or require some people assigned to the job to perform a somewhat different combination of duties.

We have an array of benefits to fit your needs, including medical/dental/vision, life insurance, short and long‑term disability coverage, paid time off (minimum 18 days for new hires), nine paid holidays, 8 hours of Lifetime paid time…